blanket

Example Sentences

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However, the Ombudsman for Children's Office has said blanket bans on phones in schools are not in the best interest of children.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

House brings her dog’s special blanket because it gives her dog a sense of security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

At a South African rescue centre, a pangolin pup rests wrapped in a blanket.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"But our observations suggest it is surrounded by a relatively thick blanket of gas, upending conventional wisdom about ultra-short-period planets."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

“Not the hairstyle. The tribe. Was he wearing something like this?” he asked, grabbing at the rough blanket around his shoulders.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin